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[FEATURE REQUEST]Add Customizable Key Remapping to the Editor via a Config File

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#2,478 opened on Oct 4, 2024

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As the key rebind feature in the Editor now is very limited, whenever I'm using the editor, I often want to move the camera while holding down the middle mouse or right mouse button, but I frequently end up panning away from my orthographic view instead. This leads to frustration as I accidentally pan the camera when I don’t intend to, slowing down my workflow.

I'd like the ability to rebind any key or map any buttons in the editor using a centralized configuration file (e.g., JSON) to store these settings, allowing users to adjust them even outside the editor.

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Research direction
Investigate the current editor input handling code to understand how key bindings are defined and stored. Then design a JSON configuration file format for custom remapping and implement a system to load and apply these mappings at editor startup.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
developer experiencetooling
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C#Stride Engine basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40